St. Paul daily globe., 1887-01-23
Social Happenings.


The week just past and the week at hand
form the time of all times for a visit to the
Twin Cities. Everybody in Minneapolis
should write urgent invitations TO their
friends in the four corners of the world and
intermediate places to come and see them,
ana come right noW-whie the sleighing is
perfect and the bright sunshine glints from
diamond flakes; while the toboggan slide is
SLICK and the tobOgganer is abroad in togs
which must look very unique to stranger
eyes; while the swift-footed snow shoer flies
before the wind, and the Norwegian on his
snow skates with their unspelable and un-
pronouncable names is viSible-and above all,
while you can take them over to St. Paul to
see the carnival, and dilate upon the superior
greatness of the exposition while crossing
the viaduct Yes, for winter visit, now is
the accepted time.
On Wednesday evening one of the pleasant
est surprise parties of the season was given
d. &. Jones, at his home. on the corner of
Ffdnkln and sixteenth avenues south. The
party was composed wholly of the Younger
members of the Welsh Sunday school, of
which Mr.. Jones is chorister. During the
evening l. n. Boberts, on behalf of those
present, presented Mr.. Jones with hand
some baton. Music, games and refreshments
added to the pleasure of the gathering.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Mendenhall threw open
their beautiful home to the young people of
the Friends church last Wednesday evening
This is very pleasant circle. wherein genu-
inc good fellowship and kindly sympathy
makes even the stranger feel at his ease.
Their weekly socials are always filed with
music, mirth and happiness, and that at MIR.
MendenhallS was no exception.
Another very enjoyable church social was
that given at the residence Of c. NJ Harden
burgh by the young people of st. Mark S
parish. There was good attendance, and
the attractive home, with the charming and
J.1l
her family made the evening pass quickly
and pleasantly to all present.
Miss Carrie Campbell gave a delightful
euchre party Friday evening at the residence
of r. f. Jones, 900 First avenue north.
There were plenty of good players present,
and the game went merrily on until several
rounds had been made. After refreshments
were served. the victors and the boobyS were
rewarded III due form.
Miss Cora Cross was the surprised hostess
OF party OF about thirty of her young
friends last Thursday evening. They had
learned that it was her birthday and they
captured her in her own home on Madison
and other amusements Refreshments were
served.
The Star Whist club met last Thursday
night at the home of Miss Hattie Pierce, SO
Ninth street south The club is playing q
series o. ter games, and at the end of the
season the champions will receive prlZes
Next Wednesday night the club will be enter
tanned by Miss Jerome, ~ Twelfth sire Get
north.
The social of the Plymouth confreres at the
church parlors last Wednesday evening was a
pleasant affair. A musical programme was
rendered and farccal exhibition by the
''Rankin family" added not little to the
amusements offered. There was a large at
tendance and an informal good time re-
suited.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Thomas Nestor gave a very
pleasant party Thursday evening to about
thirty of their friends. Progressive euchre
and dancing were the amusementS provided,
and these with delicate refreshments and the
cordial hospitality of the hosts were more
than was necessary for an enjoyable event
The Makwas are loud in their praises of the
generous hospitality of the Nushkas of st.
Paul, whose guests they were Thursday eve
ming, The st. Paul braves did everything on
earth to make it pleasant for their Minneapo-
lis friends, and their successful efforts were
fully appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Goodrich entertained the
Cluster club last Thursday evening. Literary
and musical numbers were happily received
by the guests. The performers were Mrs b.
W. Smith, Misses Purkss, Keeler, Baxter.
Fuller and Griswold aud MessrS. Norris, ,Inger-
sol and SheareT.
Mrs. Luther Kimball and her sister, Miss
Mary Proctor, gave delightful dinner Thurs
day afternoon in honor of Miss; Proctor s
guest, Miss Lucia Adams of st. Louis
Twenty-siX plates were laid, and the guests
were charmed with the entertainment OF their
kind hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs, G. L, Matchen 2sOl Lyndale
avenue south, gave an elegant o clock tea
to number of their friends Friday evening
Progressive euchre furnished plenty of
amusement after the refreshments were dis
posed of.
DR.. and Mrs. Hunter entertained number
of the medical gentlemen of the city last
Tuesday evening. The guests were invited
to meet DR.. Belfield. prominent physician
of Chicago
Last Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Byron
SoutheIlanG entertained the young people of
FOss church and few other friends at their
pleasant home, 40 Eighth avenue north.
Mrs. George Wilson gave a delightful tea
Wednesday evening to twenty-five friends at
her home on Fourth avenue south.
Mrs. William Cleator entertained few
friends WednCs lay evening at her home
310l Bryant avenue north.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Brown royalty enter
tanned company of..thirty gentlemen friends
Wednesday evening.
Mis-. W. B. Cogger, 1908 Fourth street
southeast, entertained a few friends last
evening.
Miss Minnie Higgins will give card and
dancing party tomorrow evening.
ALUMNI AFTERMATH.